Agencies and
Services
Baltimore
County Government Home Page
Directory of agencies and services, Baltimore County news, link to County
Council web site and district maps.
Baltimore County Telephone Referral Guide
Find
Baltimore County Government telephone numbers listed
alphabetically by service or topic.
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Automotive
BaltimoreGasPrices.com
See where you can find the lowest gas prices in the area, as reported
by the general public. Can also search for pricing information in
other areas of Maryland.
Child
Passenger Safety
Proper child safety seat use and other tips from the National
Highway Safety Administration.
Disposal of Motor Oil / Anti-freeze / Automobile Batteries
Baltimore County
Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management (DEPRM)
How to Buy a Car
From the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Business, Science and Technology
Department. This guide will show you how to research 10 important
aspects of buying a new or used vehicle.
Kelley Blue Book
Find new car prices, used car values, reviews and ratings, information
about auto insurance, financing, search the used car listings or list
your car to sell.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)
Registration renewal, license applications, VEIP extension, locations
and hours, download forms.
NADA Guides
Find new car reviews and prices, used car values, tips
and advice for buying or selling your car from the National Automobile
Dealers Association (NADA).
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Complaint Resolution
Better
Business Bureau - Greater Baltimore Division
The local bureau gives
up-to-date information on businesses in Greater Baltimore as well as
information on scams and alerts.
Consumer
Law - BCPL Law InfoCenter
Links to local and
national resources for legal information.
Consumer
Protection Division - Maryland Office of Attorney General
Provides mediation
services to consumers to help resolve complaints against businesses
and health insurance carriers. Keeps a record of complaints filed
against businesses.
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Computer
Purchasing
Federal Consumer Information Center: About ... Buying a Computer
For years,
consumers have written to Pueblo, Colorado 81009 for information they
trust. This is the online version of
the LifeAdvice pamphlet that includes
a computer buyer's checklist, as well as other important information
consumers should consider before buying a new or used computer.
Dave's Guide to
Buying a Home Computer
Information provided by Dave Krauss, Senior
Specialist, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State
University. He has taught online computer courses at the university
since 1995, and offers information on computer operating systems,
hardware, configuration, terminology, shopping tips, and internet
service providers.
Introduction to PC
Hardware
Computer basics for the newcomer to the world of computers.
Reviews and Comparison Shopping
Browse or search for prices and reviews of computer hardware and
software.
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Digital Television Transition
Digital
Television (DTV)
What the DTV transition means for you and information about the
Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program, from the Federal
Communications Commission.
DTV Transition
"Information and resources on this site will help
ensure that you’re prepared for the digital TV transition and that
you’ll continue to receive free broadcast television in the digital
age."
TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Apply for your TV Converter Box coupon and locate a converter box
retailer.
Fraud, Scams,
and Identity Theft
A Consumer
Guide for Seniors [PDF]
Highlights many common scams and crimes aimed at seniors. Also
provides information about living trusts, pre-need burial and funeral
contracts, help with medical insurance problems, and how to stop
telemarketing calls and junk mail.
Credit
Card Fraud
The Maryland Office of the
Attorney General
provides pointers on protecting
your credit cards, and what to do if they are stolen.
Credit
Repair Scams
Pertinent information from the
office of the Attorney General of Maryland.
Identity Theft
Information on identity theft provided by the Baltimore County Police Department.
Identity Theft
Resource Center
A nonprofit organization helping people prevent and recover
from identity theft.
Identity Theft:
What To Do If It Happens To You
What to do if it happens
to you. Tips from the Maryland Attorney General's Office.
Savings
and Investment
Scams
What to know before you
invest. Tips from the Maryland Attorney General's Office.
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Hotlines
Emergency
|
Agency / Problem / Concern |
Phone Number |
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Baltimore County:
Ambulance / Fire / Police
|
911 |
|
Baltimore County:
Crisis Response System
|
410-931-2214 |
|
Maryland State
Police |
1-800-525-5555 |
|
National Response
Center
Report
chemical and oil spills, and chemical or biological
terrorism. |
1-800-424-8802 |
|
Natural
Gas smell / leaks (Baltimore Gas and Electric)
|
410-243-6007
1-800-685-0123 |
|
Poisoning / Suspected Poisoning - Maryland Poison
Center |
1-800-222-1222 |
|
Sanitary
Sewer Problems
|
410-887-7711 |
|
Storm
and Snow Emergency
|
410-887-3560 |
|
Suicide Prevention - Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline |
1-800-422-0009 |
|
Water Main
Breaks - Water Maintenance Division, Baltimore City |
410-396-5352 |
Non-Emergency
|
Air
Quality Updates |
410-631-3247 |
|
Baltimore County Police (for
non-emergencies)
|
410-887-2222 |
|
DOT
Auto Safety Hotline
(report auto safety issues, get recall info) |
1-888-327-4236 |
|
Illegal
Firearms, reporting of (Baltimore County Police)
|
410-887-GUNS |
|
|
410-887-4066 |
|
Maryland
Secretary of State - Charitable Giving Registry |
1-800-825-4510 |
|
Miss Utility - Call before you dig! |
1-800-257-7777 |
|
Power
Outages (Baltimore Gas and Electric)
|
1-877-778-2222 |
|
Tenant
Landlord Dispute - Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc.: |
|
|
410-243-6007 |
| Discrimination complaints |
|
410-243-4400 |
|
Weather
Updates (Weatherline) |
410-662-9225 |
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Legal and
Financial Assistance
AnnualCreditReport.com
This central site allows you to request a free credit report from each
of the nationwide consumer credit reporting agencies.
BenefitsCheckup.org
Learn about state and federal assistance programs you may be eligible
for. From the National Council on Aging.
Consumer Law site - BCPL Law
Center
Legal information and
links on the Baltimore County Public Library's Government and Law
InfoCenter.
Credit Reports
How to get a free credit
report. A publication of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
Energy Star
Maryland residents may qualify for sales tax exemptions or income tax
credits when purchasing certain high-efficiency Energy Star
appliances. This is an EPA program.
Federal Trade Commission - Your Access to Free Credit Reports
Information and answers to the most common questions about obtaining
copies of your credit report from the consumer credit reporting
agencies.
Maryland People's Counsel
Legal representation, counseling and dispute resolution to
consumers of electricity, natural gas, telephone and water in
Maryland.
Maryland State Law Library -
Maryland Vehicle and Traffic Laws
Legal information on red light cameras, child safety seats, seat belt
requirements, parking, speed enforcement and detection devices,
vehicle registration and titling. Numerous links to full text
statutes, regulations, and other web sites. On the library's home
page, look for "Library Electronic Resources" and then "Reference
Guides".
Maryland Vital Records
Obtain certified copies of Birth, Death, and Marriage certificates,
for events which occurred within Maryland.
Office of the People's Counsel (OPC)
Independent state agency that represents residential customers in
utility matters, and works to ensure that Maryland's residential
utility consumers of natural gas, electricity, telephone, water and
sewer and transportation receive safe and reliable service at the
lowest possible cost.
Securities
Division - Maryland Office of the Attorney General
Is your broker or financial
planner registered with the state? How to file complaints with the
State Office of the Attorney General.
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Product Recalls and Reviews
BizRate
Shopping comparison site providing a way to quickly find, compare and
buy anything. Consumer feedback gives reviews of retailers
and the products they sell.
Consumer
Search
Consumer Search reviews hundreds of product reviews, analyses them and
recommends which products are the best.
Epinions
Consumer feedback and reviews of products and
retailers, buying tips and advice, ratings, price information. Search
by price, product type or name brand.
FDA Product
Recalls and Safety Alerts
News about product recalls and market withdrawals, including food,
drugs, medical devices, animal products, and cosmetics. Search by
brand name, product name or company name from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Google
Product Search
Formerly named Froogle, this price comparison and
shopping site allows you to easily find and compare prices on any
product.
Recalls.gov
Alerting consumers about unsafe, hazardous or defective
products, six federal agencies with different jurisdictions joined
together to create this "one stop shop" for information
about U.S. Government recalls.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Help keep your family safe by checking for product recalls and safety
news from CPSC.
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Recycling
Information
Baltimore County Electronics Recycling
Accepted items include TVs, VCRs, DVD players, computer monitors,
CPUs, mice, keyboards, cell phones, laptops, scanners, computer cables
and cords, stereos, answering machines, and other home electronics. No
appliances! Baltimore County residents can drop off their electronics
for recycling at the
Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility, Monday
through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Baltimore County Reuse
Directory
[PDF]
Directory of reuse organizations for Baltimore County
residents and businesses. The directory is a tool for matching people who
have materials to give away with organizations that accept those
materials.
Lazarus Foundation Computer
Recycling
Accepts tax deductible donations of surplus computer equipment, which
they restore and donate to schools and non-profits.
Maryland Computer Recycling and Reuse
Excellent local computer recycling and reuse directories.
Recycling in Maryland
County, City and State recycling services, drop-off locations, and
contact information.
Recycling and Waste Prevention Guides
Links to information on
Baltimore County's trash and recycling collections programs, recycling
at work, and vermicomposting (composting with worms).
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Resources for Persons with Disabilities
Persons
with Disabilities
[PDF]
Directory of agencies and telephone numbers; resources and
services for persons with disabilities.
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Transportation
County
Ride
Transportation service for county residents 60+ and the
disabled.
Medical Assistance Transportation Program
Enables eligible individuals to access needed medical care by
providing transportation services.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Special Fare Programs
People with disabilities and citizens 65 years and older, with an MTA photo identification (ID)
card, can ride for reduced fares on bus, Light Rail and Metro and
one-half the regular fare on MARC service.
Senior
Transportation Service
MTA provides many services that make public transportation both easy
and affordable for seniors.
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General Resources
Directory of Consumer Resources
Locate senior
centers, nutrition sites, health centers, support groups, and
other consumer information.
FDA Consumer
Health Information
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Comprehensive site for health information including food safety,
nutrition, drugs and medications, vaccines and more.
Health and
Health Care Information
from Baltimore County Public Library's Health InfoCenter
Links to sites with information on alternative medicine, how to find a
doctor, hospital or nursing home, medical conditions, prescription drug
information and diet, nutrition and fitness.
Household Products
Database
Find what ingredients are in common household products, any potential
health effects, safety and handling of products, find product
manufacturers and information on product recalls from the National
Institutes of Health.
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Publications
Links to various MDE publications containing articles on various
environmental issues, including fish and shellfish contamination, air
quality, drinking water, recycling, waste disposal, emissions, etc.
SalesCircular.com
A listing of advertised items compiled from newspaper inserts,
weekly/monthly store circulars and junk mail. You choose a state, pick
a category, and they show you a listing of sale items.
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